A charming true story brought to life via the magic of animation that tells the story of Potapych an alchoholic russian bear and his troubled path towards temperance. You can watch the short here and read the story here (via neatorama)
I still remember this 1936 cartoon from when I was a kid and that owl kid drove me up the fucking wall. I do have to say that I like it now, more about this odd little toon here.